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24/12/2016
The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare
The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare
Time to read article: 2 mins
If I accidentally bump into someone and hurt them walking along the street, my immediate reaction is to say sorry, regardless of whether it was or wasn’t my fault. What happens when we place a similar analogy into a doctor/patient context?
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Survey shows the value of saying “sorry” in healthcare
Time to read article: 3 mins
Doctors’ concerns about the implications of apologising to patients when things go wrong appear to be easing, according to research published by a leading medical protection organisation.
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Top 5 apps for 2017
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Saba Tabish, an FY2 doctor in Wolverhampton, reviews five of the best apps for foundation doctors.
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MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI
Time to read article: 1 mins
MPS’s commitment to providing world class service to members is recognised for a second year by the ICMI awards for excellence in customer service.
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Commenting on the GMC’s State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK report
Time to read article: 1 mins
The GMC is right to acknowledge the 'state of unease in the profession’- patient expectations are changing and GPs are more likely to be sued now than ever before. It is important to strike a balance between holding doctors to account and reducing unnecessary pressures.
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Challenging the GMC
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register.
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Ask the expert - speaking up about ethical behaviour
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour.
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Delays on applications to the National Performers List
Time to read article: 1 mins
We are aware that some members who have recently qualified as GPs are experiencing delays in their application to have their status amended on the National Performers List. This is leading to some confusion as to whether they can continue to work while waiting for their status to be changed.
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MPS response to the GMC’s consultation on the UK List of Registered Medical Practitioners development
Time to read article: 1 mins
MPS used the consultation to make the point that the GMC’s ambition should be for information held on the register to be fully up-to-date, accurate, and dependable. This is the register’s core purpose and current function, and should remain so.
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